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We filtered the 46 games similar to Gnomoria down to the 25 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Dwarf Fortress, Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) and Ultimate Arena top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gnomoria.

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Year 2016Dev Robotronic Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Gnomoria is Dwarf Fortress — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) and Ultimate Arena follow close behind.

#1Dwarf Fortress96 #2Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)94 #3Ultimate Arena94 #4MASSIVE CHALICE93 #5Songs of Syx92

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Gnomoria

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gnomoria. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Dwarf Fortress

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Dwarf Fortress

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

#2Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

94

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3Ultimate Arena

94

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#4MASSIVE CHALICE

93

MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyCraftingManagementTactical

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

92

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam GOG itch.io

#6Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

86

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

85

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Gnomoria, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

85

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Crusader Kings II

83

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Sid Meier's Civilization® V

82

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Rise to Ruins

52

Rise to Ruins

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning and early access, while skipping turn-based strategy

51

Dwarfs!?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

#13Black & White 2

50

Black & White 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

IGDB73· 3

Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

#14A Game of Dwarves

50

A Game of Dwarves

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloFantasyBase BuildingCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 63%· 552MC60IGDB66· 1

Year 2012Dev Zeal Game Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Gnomoria, expect real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

50

Stacklands

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloProceduralFantasyManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 70%· 60

Year 2022Dev Sokpop CollectivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Gnomoria: deep simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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